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From: Denny Strauser on 22 Dec 2009 21:50
Denny Strauser wrote:
> McSteve wrote:
>> "Denny Strauser" wrote:
>>> I could tell you some more interesting comedy stories, but I'd
>>> probably embarrass myself....
>>>
>>
>> I worked at two different clubs through the 80s and 90s that had
>> regular comedy nights. Just about any up and coming comic from
>> the NYC and Boston area worked those clubs. Many went on to
>> do quite well in TV and movies.
>> Rock musicians have nothing on comics when it comes to raising
>> hell or indulging. At least, that's how it was in those days.
>> As far as Gallagher and Carrott Top go....
>> Sure, they have more gear than most comedians. But, most comedians
>> are funnier than they are, and don't need gimmicks.
>> At one time, both of them were managed by Gary Propper. Former
>> East Coast surfing star from Florida who was one of the creators of
>> Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Some pedigree, eh?
>
> I only saw Carrot Top on TV before the show I worked, & I didn't expect
> much. But he did a great show. Much of his comedy couldn't be put on
> broadcast TV. His props & special FX were impressive. His ad-lib stuff
> was smart & had the crowd going. It was one of the best comedy shows
> I've done. Honestly...
>
> - Denny

Maybe I should have mentioned that he had more Pyrotechnics than many
glam-bands. Lasers.... I could go on-and-on-and-on. He had a sound man,
a light man, & a special-FX/sound-FX man. Great show.
- Denny
From: Shaun Eli on 22 Dec 2009 18:03
Yeah, well, Gallagher and Carrot Top are not the typical comic. Most
of us don't use props.

When I was in college (and for 10 years afterward) I was on the rowing
team. I was always a bit jealous of the runners and swimmers, since
they just had to show up. We had to transport huge boats, oars, etc.

Then later when I became a comic I realized it was reversed-- I just
had to show up and talk, but musicians had to carry stuff.

I'm sometimes at Gotham Comedy Club in NY. Also in LA from time to
time-- was just there, and hope to be back in March. Bob, I'll try to
let you know where/when I'm playing in LA, I assume it's okay to call
the number you posted.

-S
From: Denny Strauser on 22 Dec 2009 20:16
Shaun Eli wrote:
> Yeah, well, Gallagher and Carrot Top are not the typical comic. Most
> of us don't use props.
>
> When I was in college (and for 10 years afterward) I was on the rowing
> team. I was always a bit jealous of the runners and swimmers, since
> they just had to show up. We had to transport huge boats, oars, etc.
>
> Then later when I became a comic I realized it was reversed-- I just
> had to show up and talk, but musicians had to carry stuff.
>
> I'm sometimes at Gotham Comedy Club in NY. Also in LA from time to
> time-- was just there, and hope to be back in March. Bob, I'll try to
> let you know where/when I'm playing in LA, I assume it's okay to call
> the number you posted.

Let me know if you come to Pittsburgh; the email attached to my name is
valid. Comedy is tough. You have no one else to save you on a bad night
or with a tough crowd. I used to book a club, & I booked Mark Eddie for
a St Patrick's day show - he had killed on previous shows (rock venue -
musical comedy). His most memorable show for all the wrong reasons. He
just couldn't connect with the drunked frat-boy crowd that day; the
jokes went over their drunken heads.

On the flip side, I opened for Steve Martin back in the mid-to-late
'70's. As a musician, I'd naver open for a comedian again. "Get off the
stage. WE WANT STEVE MARTIN!" Nightmare..... Steve Martin was just
starting out then. BTW, he was a very nice, humble guy, driving himself
all over the country in a rental car.

I could tell you some more interesting comedy stories, but I'd probably
embarrass myself....

- Denny
From: McSteve on 22 Dec 2009 20:39
"Denny Strauser" wrote:
> I could tell you some more interesting comedy stories, but I'd probably
> embarrass myself....
>

I worked at two different clubs through the 80s and 90s that had
regular comedy nights. Just about any up and coming comic from
the NYC and Boston area worked those clubs. Many went on to
do quite well in TV and movies.
Rock musicians have nothing on comics when it comes to raising
hell or indulging. At least, that's how it was in those days.
As far as Gallagher and Carrott Top go....
Sure, they have more gear than most comedians. But, most comedians
are funnier than they are, and don't need gimmicks.
At one time, both of them were managed by Gary Propper. Former
East Coast surfing star from Florida who was one of the creators of
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Some pedigree, eh?

--
Steve <snip> McQ


From: Ty Ford on 23 Dec 2009 09:03
On Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:39:37 -0500, McSteve wrote
(in article <hgrsb7$u63$1(a)aioe.org>):

> East Coast surfing star from Florida

That's a joke, right?

Regards,

Ty Ford


--Audio Equipment Reviews Audio Production Services
Acting and Voiceover Demos http://www.tyford.com
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